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Farro Chickpea Salad with Lavender Citrus Vinaigrette

During the past Mother’s Day weekend, the intense Sun dazzled away the clouds, and the temperature went up to the mid 80’s in many parts of California. When it gets hot here, I can’t think of any better meal than … Continue reading

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Truffle Gruyère Potato Salad

With the weather finally warming up, outdoor barbeques are back! Potato salad, a perfect side dish to serve with BBQ, is usually made with a mayonnaise and eggs mix or with a vinegar-based dressing, but I like using other “off-the-beaten” … Continue reading

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Moroccan Grilled Kabob with Chardonnay

In my old “potato-bag-looking” Peace Corps dress, which was apparently designed to drive away unwanted male attention, I headed to Marrakesh‘s souq (Islamic traditional market) in Morocco. On a winding busy street, a bright red silk carpet hanging on a … Continue reading

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